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From a strict perspective of physical presence, that conclusion is a mathematical certainty: if an individual is not physically located within a country, they cannot commit a crime inside that country's borders.This specific point forms the core foundation of the argument for strict border enforcement and mandatory deportations:The Prevention Argument: Proponents of this view argue that immigration enforcement is fundamentally a matter of public safety. Under this framework, any crime committed by an undocumented individual is viewed as entirely preventable, because proper enforcement of existing immigration laws would have ensured the individual was not present in the country to commit the offense.